240 HK Enterprises Join Trade Expo

A total of 240 Hong Kong enterprises are participating in the fourth China International Import Expo (CIIE) being held at the National Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai from today to November 10.

Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Edward Yau said the expo is an important platform for Hong Kong enterprises to explore the domestic market, noting that the city has been taking part in it since its 2018 launch.

“The number of participating Hong Kong enterprises has increased from over 160 in the first edition to about 240 this year, up by 50%, reflecting that Hong Kong enterprises attach great importance to the market potential of the Mainland and the golden opportunity presented by the CIIE to reach new clients.”

Among the Hong Kong enterprises this year, 57 are showcasing their products and services at the Hong Kong Services Zone and the Hong Kong Product Zone set up by Trade Development Council at the expo venue.

Such displays include food, logistics, infrastructure and construction, design, licensing, information and communication technologies, innovative technologies and professional services.

The Hong Kong Services Zone, under the theme Channelling Global Business through Hong Kong, highlights the city’s opportunities and role under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.

The exhibition area of Invest Hong Kong in the zone underlines the city's advantages and role as a connecting platform under the national dual circulation strategy, while that of the Tourism Board promotes the city's diverse tourism appeals.

Mr Yau said: “As our country's development has progressed to a new pattern of domestic and international dual circulation, Hong Kong's role has evolved in tandem to become a connecting platform under the national dual circulation strategy, channelling international flow of merchandise trade, logistics, services, talents, capitals, investments, collaborations, etc with our country.”

He added that Hong Kong can help Mainland enterprises enter overseas markets and at the same time help bring in global products to meet the demand of the huge Mainland market.

In response to the China International Import Expo Bureau's invitation, Hong Kong is also participating in the people-to-people and cultural exchange comprehensive image exhibition for the first time to introduce the city’s diverse intangible cultural heritage.

Also, Hong Kong young people who are studying in the Eastern China region were invited to serve as volunteers to receive visitors at the Hong Kong exhibition area.